Job-from International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs,USA

Post:Quality Improvement Training Officer
Job-from International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs

 Country: United States of America

City:New York

Organisation: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs

Theme: Health
    HIV/Aids

Job years of experience: 0-3 years

Job type: Job

POSITION SUMMARY:

*Grant funded.

Under the direction of the Health Systems Training Officer, the Quality Improvement Training Officer will be responsible for coordinating quality improvement (QI) and health systems-related training and technical assistance activities, needs assessments and workplans, adapting QI and health systems competencies to host country settings. Develops and/or adapts QI and health systems training materials and tools, and provides hands-on support to distance education projects.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Quality Improvement Training Officer will:

•     Coordinate QI-related training and technical assistance activities, including but not limited to: assisting with the development and management of QI training workplans; convening and documenting regular meetings and calls; organizing and disseminating QI training materials and resources; and tracking correspondence, contracts, and payment information.
•     Assist the health systems team in strategic planning, including the development and implementation of training needs assessments, as well as ongoing reviews and evaluation of training activities.
•     Support the health systems team with the development, preparation, production, and adaptation of training materials (competencies, curricula, lesson plans, slide sets, case studies, etc.).
•     Provide hands-on support to both on-site training and distance education projects, including but not limited to assisting with logistics and with telecommunications platforms
•     Document health systems training activities and help to produce reports, notes, and minutes reflecting these activities and their impact.
•     Liaise with other teams within ICAP (including but not limited to the NY-based Clinical & Training Unit, Strategic Information Unit, and Implementation Unit and ICAP country teams as appropriate) and within MSPH.

    Travel to domestic and international meetings/trainings.

    Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

•     Requires approximately two weeks annually of domestic (inside of the United States) travel to meetings and trainings.
•     Requires approximately four weeks annually of international travel (involving several individual trips) to program countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.

EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s degree is required.

    Master’s degree in Public or Global Health preferred.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Minimum Two (2) years of direct and relevant experience in adult (professional) education and/or training.

    Demonstrated talent in writing technical content and training materials.

    Excellent English-language verbal and written communications skills.

    Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

    Demonstrated experience working independently and managing various tasks in a team setting on a daily basis.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•     Relevant professional experience in international settings and in lower-income countries strongly preferred.
•     Experience in global health and quality improvement strongly preferred.
•     Demonstrated proficiency in the use of competency-based training strongly preferred.
•     Experience managing distance education (trainings, webinars etc.), via an online platforms such as Adobe Acrobat Connect is strongly preferred.

How to apply:

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*Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Job ID: #572060
Closing date: 15 May 2013
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